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Convert DVCAM Tapes to Digital
DVCAM is a Digital Video format, similar to MiniDV and DVCPRO, which was introduced by Sony in the 1990s geared towards amateur filmmakers. Unfortunately, magnetic tape degrades and deteriorates over time. If you still have video footage trapped on obsolete DVCAM cassettes, now is the time to have us digitize them for you.
With over 25 years of experience in the digital conversion business, we’re experts at digitizing broadcast tapes, including converting DVCAM to digital or DVD. Call today or place your order online to transfer those outdated tapes to high-quality digital files you can work with before it’s too late.
Accepted Videotape Formats:
Our Pricing for DVCAM Transfer Services
| QUANTITY | BULK DISCOUNT | PRICE PER TAPE (UP TO 60 MINUTES) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | $40.00 | |
| 11-25 | 10% | $36.00 |
| 26-50 | 15% | $34.00 |
| 51-100 | 20% | $32.00 |
| 100-200 | 25% | $30.00 |
| 200+ | CALL |
| ADDITIONAL DVCAM TAPE TRANSFER OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Capture Video Footage Over 60 Minutes | $10 per Tape |
| Create Video DVD with Custom Menu & Case | $15 per DVD |
| Additional DVD Copies | $9 per DVD |
| Custom On-Screen Titles | $5 per Title |
| Repair, Re-case, Re-spool Damaged Tape | up to $35 |
| Custom Video Editing Service | $55 per hour |
Every DVCAM Transfer Includes:
- Professional Transfer to MP4, MOV, AVI or Apple ProRes Files
- Real-time capture using professional video decks
- Custom Naming of Video Files by Label
- TBC video filtering to eliminate jitter & improve quality
- Free Shipping for Orders Over $250
- Free Pickup for Orders over $500 (NYC Tri-State Area)
Our DVCAM Transfer Process
Your DVCAM tapes can be dropped off or shipped to our production facility in Lodi, NJ, just outside New York City. Our skilled video technicians will convert your tapes to digital using professional Sony DVCAM decks and high-end capture software, coupled with TBC video filtering to maximize playback quality. We accept both large and small sized formats.
Each video tape is captured in real-time from beginning to end via IEEE 1394 or SDI (serial digital interface) output connections to ensure every moment is preserved at the highest quality. Our video transfer techs review each video, trim out blank space from the beginning and end of each recording, then convert the files to MP4, MPEG-2, AVI, MOV or Apple ProRes according to your preference.
Your newly digitized footage is saved to a flash drive, external hard drive or burned to DVD. Your once forgotten footage will be available at your fingertips and ready to be used in any capacity. Digital video files are easy to share and can be edited as needed for personal or professional use.
DVCAM Tape Quality and Resolution
With over 25 years of experience, our goal is to transfer your broadcast tapes to digital with the highest quality picture and sound. We transfer DVCAM to digital at the native resolution of the original recording, 720 x 480 for NTSC format or 720 x 576 for PAL format. HDCAM tapes are captured in HD at 1920 x 1080
Transferring broadcast videos to digital ensures that your archival footage is safely backed up and protected from further deterioration or loss of content. Digital files can be viewed, shared, or copied with ease, and can be edited as you please.
Smooth Photo Scanning offers video transfer services for the following professional broadcast formats:
NTSC & PAL Formats – Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, DigiBeta, HDV, DVCAM, HDCAM, DVCPRO25/50/100, MiniDV, VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Digital8 and Hi8 tapes
NTSC Only (no PAL) – 3/4″ U-Matic Tapes, Open Reel 1/2″ and 1″ Tapes.
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We had such a great experience with Smooth Photo Scanning, and I really can’t recommend them enough. We brought them a very old book with Sanskrit/Devanagari text, which turned out to be a much more complicated project than a standard book scan. Brandon took the time to go through the book, understand exactly what we were trying to accomplish, and talk through the different options with us. One… of the biggest challenges was the OCR. Devanagari wasn’t compatible with the typical OCR programs they normally work with, but instead of just telling us it couldn’t be done, Brandon independently researched different OCR programs and tested several options on our pages. He spent a lot of extra time trying to find something that might actually work for us which was so above and beyond of him. The scanning itself was incredible. The book was scanned completely non-destructively, with absolutely no damage to it, and the quality of the finished images is beautiful. We were honestly amazed at how clear and professional everything came out. The pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the amount of time and care that went into the project. We were also on a bit of a time crunch because we were trying to get the material ready to begin working with our teacher, and everyone went above and beyond to accommodate our timeline. Everyone we interacted with was super understanding and helpful.. While we were there Brandon also took the time to show us some of the incredible archival work they’ve done, involving places like Madison Square Garden and historical works. It was extremely fascinating to see the level of care and expertise that goes into preserving these materials. We are so grateful to Brandon and the whole team. They were amazing to work with and this truly is a passion for all of them. The quality of the scans is amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. If you have something valuable or irreplaceable that you need scanned, especially if it requires extra care, I would seriously recommend Smooth Photo Scanning. 11 out of 10!
- Apoorva YaddanapudiGoogle review
Great experience overall. I brought in my paintings to be scanned and they had everything done same day, which I really appreciated. The customer service was very friendly , professional, and made the process smooth. The quality came out exactly how I needed. Definitely a solid spot if you're an artist looking to get your work digitized . I will be back for sure .
- Tamar RobinsonGoogle review
The old video tape that Brandon had digitized for me had presented a few difficulties on my end. I got back in touch with him with questions a couple of times, via email. He responded quickly every time and guided me to find a solution to the problem. He is a very responsible and professional businessman. I highly recommend Smooth Photo Scanning.
- Guillermo GallegosGoogle review
I had three very old family group photos colorized by Smooth Photo Services and the result was amazing, seemingly bringing those persons back to life with perfectly chosen colors, an excellent job. I wholeheartedly recommend them for your more important b&w photos.
- Lorenzo CamilloGoogle review
I brought in 17 beta tapes from an old camcorder and within a week and a half they were put on a thumb drive! Excellent service, really nice people that work there! I highly recommend! It was so nice to be able to share these videos from almost 30 years ago with my grown children! They loved seeing themselves as little kids.
